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Mariah Carey performs 'I'll Be There' at the Michael Jackson public memorial at Staples Center, Los Angeles, July 7, 2009 Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Like millions of Michael Jackson fans watching around the world, Mariah Carey was swept up by emotion on Tuesday during the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles - and the singer took to her Twitter account apologizing for her rocky performance.
"Just recovering from the day. Still filled w/sadness as we listen to KJLH in LA(Stevie Wonder's radio station)paying tribute to MJ," she Tweeted on Tuesday, following the memorial where she sang the Jackson 5 classic, "I'll Be There."
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"Trying to sing today was basically impossible for me. I could barely keep myself from crying. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to pull it together and really do it right, but I was literally choked up when I saw him there in front of me," Mariah continued.
Despite her shaky performance, Mariah told her almost one million Twitter followers that the world will never have to say farewell to the King of Pop.
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"One thing I know is, we will never really have to say goodbye to MJ. His legacy lives on through his music and the millions of people," she wrote. "He inspired with his timeless music. He will be forever in our hearts."
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Lauren Ai thought she did good. i cant believe hes gone though. im 15 and i couldnt wait for him to go on tour, because i wanted to see him for the first time. and now i never will. michael, your a musical influence for me. and your music will live on for you. god bless your soul!report abuseposted July 23, 2009 4:10 AM PDT
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bridgetteMariah did a fantastic job under the unfortunate circumstance! Mariah's performance was one Michael would have appreciated!!report abuseposted July 16, 2009 2:09 AM PDT
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Cindy Ki tho't she sucked....she's such a phony fake anyway...who cares!!!report abuseposted July 13, 2009 3:03 AM PDT
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Shaker girlShe is fake..Where was all these celebrates, when M.J needed them...R.I.P M.Jreport abuseposted July 10, 2009 5:28 PM PDT
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AleeWe love us some Mariah but admit it people, her voice isn't how it used to be. Jermaine, Jennifer and Usher were also overcome with grief and yet they were still able to sing very well. And I agree, the dress was very inappropriate.report abuseposted July 10, 2009 10:39 AM PDT
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noneLeave her( The Hell alone ) !!!!!!!!!! Dont forget why she was there !! , OMG !!!!report abuseposted July 9, 2009 11:53 PM PDT
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junyou did a very good job mariah, a very natural performance. wonderful job.report abuseposted July 9, 2009 7:21 PM PDT
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David WYou did just fine,Micheal would have loved it.report abuseposted July 9, 2009 1:15 PM PDT
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breaktimeAnyone who has been to a black Christian funeral understands the emotion that overwhelms everyone in the room. You can't get away from the Jesus. To sing under those circumstances with the King of Pop right there in the shining coffin in front of them just was too much for everyone. God Bless Them For Their Efforts!report abuseposted July 9, 2009 1:31 AM PDT
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JAZZYMariah, you did your thing girl. You don't owe the world nothing you have a beautiful voice and you did what you had to do and you did it girl. For people who can't sing, and didn't love Michael J. You could stop hating on the real fans and my girl Mariah.report abuseposted July 9, 2009 1:13 AM PDT
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